Evening Edition

Ever wondered how it is like being neither of the opposing ends, but the one officiating in the middle? Isaac Yap joins us to talk about why he decided to go into refereeing, and of how he copes with armbreaks and faints, as well as decide on who wins and who doesn't!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered how it is like being neither of the opposing ends, but the one officiating in the middle? Isaac Yap joins us to talk about why he decided to go into refereeing, and of how he copes with armbreaks and faints, as well as decide on who wins and who doesn't!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not so long ago, a report about Singapore earning a Michelin star for their hawker food sparked an outrage on social media about the origins of Chicken Rice. Now, there's a food fight between Singapore and Indonesia and Malaysia after ex-footballer Rio Ferdinand posted a picture of his nasi goreng meal with the caption "Keeping it local in Singapore". Culinary and cultural heritage spats between these countries isn't uncommon but it has to be asked:  Is Malaysian food really as good as we think it is?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emcee, Actress, Former Newscaster, and ex-Radio DJ. She even had a shot at Shaolin Kungfu. We're not even kidding! Davina Goh joins us to tell us more about how life has been through theatre, newscasting in Myanmar and training with Shaolin monks in Jiangsu Province, China!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On (untitled) this week, Ezra and Uma unravel Warren Zevon's self-titled album, released in 1976. It wasn't as big as his next album "Excitable Boy", but this one, according to critics, stayed true to his sardonic and black-humoured style of writing, satisfying both old and new fans alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what the Malaysian future might look like? What are the industries that will drive our economy? Will there be robots? This month, on Eureka, Umapagan Ampikaipakan speaks to Professor Emerita Datuk Dr Mazlan Othman, Director of Mega Science 3.0 at the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, about the Malaysia we might see in the year 2050.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Yeoh and Deborah Tan join us to talk about Actspressions latest play, Esther, which revolves around change and according to Darren, the play was inspired by Malaysia's story. It is not Darren's first time directing, although it is a revelation for Deborah being casted as the lead role for Esther. You'll need to press play to find out why!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting Adventures is about brutally honest discussions in the world of parenting. In this third episode, we'll be talking about divorce - the effect it has on the couple and their children. How do parents break the news? How do children react to the decision? We also talk about the animosity and conflict that can arise when one parent pits the kids against the other.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Educate Girls is a non-profit organization in India that aims to tackle issues at the root cause of gender inequality in India’s education system. Its founder, Safeena Husain, speaks to us about the experience of how she creates a sustainable environment for empowerment within the communities that will lead to systemic change in the Indian educational scenario.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kam Raslan, Gogulan Dorairajoo & Nicolas Anil discuss Jose Mourinho's 3rd defeat in a week as Manchester United manager. Has the Special One still got it? Who can stop Pep's Man City? They are literally blowing teams away! Everton are nicely positioned in 2nd and they celebrated a come from behind win against Middlesbrough. Gareth Barry played his 600th Premier League game. There are 5 other players who debuted in the 90s still playing Premier League football. Can you name them? Also, League Cup previews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jason Leong needs your help! He is one of the Malaysian representatives in the Funniest Person in the World contest. Dr. Jason joins us on this show to tell us more about how you can send him to Helsinki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheerleading. The word already has you thinking of a blond-haired airhead in a tiny uniform screaming out loud. But there's more to that in the world of cheerleading, which has now been recognised as a sport. We find out why people are passionate about it and why it's so much more than just short skirts and pom-poms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Tasha Fusil - put on their pajamas, listen to some Eric Carmen, and talk about the final installment in the Bridget Jones saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof is joined in the studio, on Malaysia Day by Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Keeshaanan Sundaresan and they chat about the return of the UEFA Champions League. Easy wins for Leicester & Man City, whilst Arsenal drew in Paris and Spurs lost at Wembley. In the Europa League, Man United lost in Holland, again and Southampton beat Sparta Prague 3-0. The weekend preview includes the big Friday night game, Chelsea v Liverpool plus a tricky tie for Man United at Watford. Also, Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fancy a game of flag football? Have no clue of flag football? Fret not, as Lance and Chum go through the ropes of the game, all the way back to its roots. Going through this you'd understand why we've picked up an interest in the sport! For those interested in trying out the game, we've included all you need to know through this interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, more commonly known as Lat, is Malaysia's foremost storyteller and bestselling author. He has published more than 20 volumes of cartoons which distinctively illustrates Malaysia's social and political scenes, portraying them in a comedic light without bias. In this rare and candid conversation taken from the 4th edition of the Cooler Lumpur Festival, Lat speaks to Kam Raslan about his work about everything that makes him Lat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using horror as one of his inspirations to write, and direct his films, Sidney doesn't only do just that. Tune in as he explains to us why he strayed away from psychology to filmmaking, and what makes him tick as a director, scriptwriter and an editor. There might even be a drop on the latest work he is currently committed to as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On (Untitled) this week, Ezra and Uma take us through Desire, a wandering affair through different musical styles, characters and lyrical narratives, which become one of Bob Dylan's top-selling studio albums.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Second City is Chicago's iconic premier comedy club and school of improvisation, and it is one of the most influential comedy theatres in the world today. The theatre company is currently being helmed by Andrew Alexander, a major presence in the entertainment scene who is also known for his work in the hit television show SCTV. Ezra Zaid catches up with Alexander during a visit to The Second City.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2012 Levi Go-Forth nominee and now one of Malaysia's most sought after fashion photographers, Vincent Paul Yong a.k.a. VPYP has come far with his career since picking up his first camera in University. He talks about his works as well as show us his competitive side in Smartypants. (Spoiler alert: he did extremely well.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting Adventures is about brutally honest discussions in the world of parenting. In this second episode, we'll be talking the death of a child. Why don't we speak enough about child deaths? Are people on the receiving end of the news frightened to hear such things? Do they think it's uncomfortable for the grieving parent to speak about it? Is it true that the grieving parent prefers to not talk about it?  We speak to those who have gone through it and address the assumptions people generally have with parents and/or couples who have lost their children.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interracial relationships have always caused quite a stir in Malaysia. The impact has always been more negative than positive, and the reason is always down to cultural and religious differences. We chat with couples who defied the odds and married for love, and how that resulted in both happy and sad endings for all involved.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Stuart, Craig & Kam discuss the Manchester derby. Will City win all before them this season? Did Bravo have a great debut? Is Kevin de Bruyne a strawberry blonde? Tottenham were very impressive winning 4-0 at Stoke. Arsenal left it late to beat Southampton at home thanks to Santi Carzola's penalty. Roberto Firmino scored a brace as Liverpool put 4 past the champions, Leicester and Chelsea were pegged back 2-2 by Swansea at the Liberty Stadium. Also Winners & Losers, Celtic 5 Rangers 1 and a midweek preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Keeshaanan Sundaresan join Ross in the studio to clear up the midweek WC2018 qualifiers and to get down to the serious business of previewing the weekend's EPL. In the early kick off on Saturday, the Manchester derby from Old Trafford. Will it be Jose or Pep smiling at the end? Chelsea will be looking for a win at Swansea to possibly go top. Lots of debuts expected as clubs like Arsenal, Spurs, Leicester, Stoke, Spurs and Hull might want to parade their new signings. Also, Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweet, bubbly and a great ball of energy, Eunice Hoo shares with us her experiences studying abroad, as well as her music career. Strangely enough, her musical preference brought her out of her own comfort zone, and into the charts. It hasn't been the same for her since then, and she is pushing through Malaysia with her sweet vocals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - tear apart the trailer to what looks like yet another horrendous Nicholas Cage movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma speaks to director Khairul Azri and actor Sharifah Amani about their brand new movie, Pekak.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - dissect the brand new zombie apocalypse movie by Korean director Yeon Sang-Ho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday, PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced an exciting new project for the public; Taman Tugu. According to the PM, “the park is expected to be an icon for KL, similar to how Hyde Park is synonymous with London, and Central Park for New York. It is to be considered a national project that will help elevate Malaysia to developed nation status when the time comes.” However, there are concerns mounting for this mega project, such as whether or not the project will be cost-effective and transparent, and whether or not we’ll do a good job with integrating the park into the greater KL landscape.So, we're asking you on Talkback today: Do you want a Taman Tugu?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker, former lecturer and current Doctorate student, Mark Lee now has a number of awards under his belt, thanks to his viral commercials and short films. The filmmaker talks about his dark past which helped him with one of his short films, and an art exhibition that is coming up soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming from a background in medicine, he made a huge leap as a nutritionist to pursue a career in magic. His leap of faith then led him to his first international gig in Mumbai, India, and plenty of stamps in his passport, which includes the likes of Egypt, Dubai and Australia. Now an in-house magician at Genting Highlands, Malaysia, tune in as he shows off some tricks off his sleeve (no pun intended).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While received with ambivalence at first, the fifth album by Sly and the Family Stone is now known as one of the greatest and most influential recordings of all time. Ezra Zaid takes us through the Rolling Stone magazine's 500 greatest albums of all time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the last great war, Ian Fleming - the man behind James Bond - was responsible for creating a a special commando unit – a small group of intelligence-gathering raiders – who would attack and plunder targeted German establishments and "pinch" anything that that might be useful – code books, movement orders, bits of Enigma machines, and so forth. They were called "30 Assault Unit" and were absolutely invaluable in north Africa, Sicily, Italy, Rhodes, Yugoslavia, the invasion of France, and in Germany during the final days of the Third Reich. This month on Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah Dunia, Uma speaks to author Nicholas Rankin about the life and legacy of Ian Fleming, about his time as a naval intelligence officer, about "30 Assault Unit", and... of course... about James Bond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

90s kids would probably know his face. He's from Kelab Disney Malaysia on Saturday mornings, and today, he is the host of Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan. Despite his busy schedule, he still manages to balance between hosting the show and juggling 3 kids. Listen in as we talk about food, life and everything in between. Come and smell the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting Adventures is about brutally honest discussions in the world of parenting. In this first episode, we'll be talking about bad mothers. What makes a bad mother? Someone that is completely and utterly dedicated to her children? Why does the world seem intent on making decent mothers feel like bad ones?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We usually try to understand why someone would join a terrorist organisation but today we focus on us. As terrorism becomes more present in the the news and our social media channels, what does it do to our mental health when we consume more and more of these things each day? What signs should we be watching out for to figure out if we're affected by it? That's what we'll find out from Dr. Silver.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dez, Stu & Kam join Ross in the studio to talk about the new England under Sam Allardyce. Just don't let Dez hear you call him Big Sam! Wayne Rooney, England captain. What is his role now? Also, a look at Scotland, the power of European football, according to Stuart and their big win against Malta. Also, previews of Wales, Ireland, Germany, Spain and we find out what the guys think of Belgium under Martinez (& Henry) PLUS a chat about Indonesia v Malaysia!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian-based Australian comedian has been travelling around Hong Kong and Vietnam prior to coming to Malaysia. What came as a plan to do comedy with his twin brother, with a show called "Twintervention" led him to a pathway to do comedy with just one half. Tune into this podcast to find out more of his travels, and an upcoming show, which features expat comedians in Malaysia, hosted by Sam See.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the 1st international break of the season and there's alot for Bob, Keeshaanan & Gogz to talk about. Internatrional football and the big moves! EPL clubs spent over 1 billion pounds over the summer window. We discuss the last minute moves. Also, Belgium uner Martinez & Henry. Could it work? There is big respect shown to Bastian Schweinsteiger & Robbie Keane as the German & the Irishman hang up their international boots. Also, World Cup 2018 qualification, Indonesia v Malaysia, a chat to Bojan Hodak (Penang FA) and 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernice Chauly is an educator, a poet and a soon to be novelist. She's working on a book as we speak and we may be seeing it in bookstores very soon. We talked about parenthood, inspiration and the nitty gritty that is needed to write the perfect story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chloe Soh is the new kid around the block, her voice is silky smooth and is one of a kind. When we heard her sing we were absolutely floored. Aside from that, it's our birthday soon! That's right, BFM is turning 8 soon and we have something special lined up for all you lovely listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man from Ancient Aliens who became the meme that has taken the internet by storm is here! Giorgio Tsoukalos is his name and the 9th season of his signature show Ancient Aliens is about to premiere on Astro History Channel. Listen to our conversation as we talk about his fascination about the world's history, its association with ancestral aliens and why he is such a firm believer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Khai Bahar and Tony Pietra Arjuna - wax lyrical about the man behind Dark Star, Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween, The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, Escape from New York, Starman, and The Fog... the master of b-grade schlock... the poster boy for independent filmmaking... John Carpenter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma continue their trip down memory lane as they listen to the album that singlehandedly killed grunge... the poppy, wholesome, and sincerely genuine Cracked Rear View by Hootie and the Blowfish.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If walls could talk, Coliseum Cafe, being the iconic Malaysian establishment that it is, would have a lot to tell. Luckily for us, we have Captain Morgan - the longest serving staff at Coliseum Cafe. He chats with Uma and Ezra about the Kuala Lumpur of yesteryear.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

APOPO is a Belgian nonprofit that is training African giant pouched rats to sniff out landmines and tuberculosis. We speak to Paul McCarthy from the team to learn more about detection rat technology, and to find out about APOPO's efforts in Cambodia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Stuart Cavens, Dez Corkhill & Craig Morraies lookback at the weekend's EPL which saw Spurs draw 1-1 with Liverpool in the early Saturday kick off. Then the guys look at Chelsea under Conte, Arsenal kickstarting their season with an emphatic win at Watford, Manchester United leaving it very late against Hull and Man City blowing West Ham away in the 1st half. Also Winners & Losers and a look at Big Sam's 1st England squadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Mic Stand is reaching its 200th episode tomorrow! Joining us today are comedians Sim Tong, Aaron Aw and one of the co-founders of the One Mic Stand, Rizal Van Geyzel. One Mic Stand is one of the staple worship places for local comics to visit every Tuesdays, throughout all 200 episodes the place has witnessed the birth of many comedians the nation has ever laughed with today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Ong's reportage of the controversy surrounding power morcellation, published in The Cancer Letter, drew the attention of the medical profession and lawmakers to the hazards of the procedure and FDA's regulation of medical devices. In November 2014, FDA severely limited the use of power morcellation in the vast majority of women. Matthew's coverage in the Washington-based independent newsletter led to the shutdown of a Harvard trial, and his reporting on adverse events contributed to federal action in 2015 by FDA, FBI, the Government Accountability Office, and a Congressional subcommittee. We speak to Matthew about the role of investigative journalism in the medical field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, KeeshaananSundaresan & Sam Postlethwaite discuss the Champions League draw and the Europa League draws. We find out where Man Utd and Southampton fans can expect to be travelling to, LIVE. There's also a full weekend prview which sees Spurs welcome Liverpool to White Hart Lane in the early kick off. Two 100% records are at stake as Hull entertain Manchester United to the KCOM. Can Watford upset Arsenal once again, just like they did in the FA Cup? Includes Treatment Tabe & 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.